- Supply chain disruptions
- Increased scope 2 emissions due to increased electricity and steam consumption
- Increased recordable injury rate (0.47) due to the sale of the iron oxide business
- Achieving 2030 targets amidst industry and organizational change
- Developing robust methodologies to quantify targets for the Product pillar
Venator Materials PLC
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Venator Materials PLC disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 999.9K tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 705.4K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 294.5K tCO2e (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
999.9K tCO2e (2023)
2023
Water Usage
72.3M m3 (2023)
2023
Waste
537.5K tons (2023)
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 705.4K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 294.5K tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 999.9K tCO2e (2023) |
| 2021 | 1.3M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 22.9% overall reduction in scope 1 emissions (from 914,927 tCO2e to 705,387 tCO2e)
- 90% of co-products from Duisburg, Uerdingen, and Huelva facilities were put to beneficial use
- 30% reduction in non-hazardous waste (1,100,000 t to 537,493 t)
- Achieved EcoVadis Gold status (top 4% globally)
- Completed first climate risk and opportunity assessment (TCFD-aligned)
- Scaled up product carbon footprint (PCF) calculation
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce recordable injury rate to 0.30
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030
- Reduce non-hazardous waste by 30% by 2030
- 80% of new products to support UN SDGs by 2030
- 15% reduction in supplier carbon footprint by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Develop decarbonization plans for all sites
- Achieve Platinum EcoVadis rating
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceSocialProductPlanet